Lactulose Prescribing at PENCESTER SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
693
Total Quantity
365.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+110.5%
PENCESTER SURGERY prescribed 693 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,443 to the NHS. This is 110.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 693 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,443 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 693 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +110.5% 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.