Lactulose Prescribing at PARKWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
295
Total Quantity
141.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-10.4%
PARKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 295 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,315 to the NHS. This is 10.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,315 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -10.4% 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.