Lactulose Prescribing at NORTH SHORE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,323
Total Quantity
838.3K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+301.9%
NORTH SHORE SURGERY prescribed 1,323 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,951 to the NHS. This is 301.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,323 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 838,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,951 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +301.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,323 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +301.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.