Lactulose Prescribing at POPLARS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
962
Total Quantity
673.5K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+192.2%
POPLARS SURGERY prescribed 962 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,289 to the NHS. This is 192.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 962 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 673,535 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,289 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +192.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 962 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +192.2% 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.