Lactulose Prescribing at OLD MILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
722
Total Quantity
387.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+119.3%
OLD MILL SURGERY prescribed 722 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,602 to the NHS. This is 119.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 387,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,602 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +119.3% 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.