Lactulose Prescribing at OLD ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,039
Total Quantity
536.4K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+215.6%
OLD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,039 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,636 to the NHS. This is 215.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,636 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +215.6% 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.