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 Items1,323
Total Quantity838,272
Total NHS Cost£7,951
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+301.9%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,323 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+301.9% vs national average
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.