Lactulose Prescribing at NORTH THORESBY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
936
Total Quantity
536.9K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+184.3%
NORTH THORESBY SURGERY prescribed 936 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,151 to the NHS. This is 184.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 936 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,151 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 936 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +184.3% 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.