Lactulose Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
279
Total Quantity
118.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-15.3%
PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY prescribed 279 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,293 to the NHS. This is 15.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,293 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.