Lactulose Prescribing at PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
212.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-9.5%
PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 298 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,961 to the NHS. This is 9.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,961 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -9.5% 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.