Lactulose Prescribing at OLD STATION SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
712
Total Quantity
487.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+116.3%
OLD STATION SURGERY prescribed 712 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,553 to the NHS. This is 116.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 487,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,553 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +116.3% 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.