Lactulose Prescribing at NORTHLANDS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
510
Total Quantity
289.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
NORTHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 510 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,703 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 289,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,703 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.