Lactulose Prescribing at OLD FLETTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
669
Total Quantity
338.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+103.2%
OLD FLETTON SURGERY prescribed 669 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,133 to the NHS. This is 103.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,133 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +103.2% 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.