Lactulose Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
402.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+110.8%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 694 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,902 to the NHS. This is 110.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,902 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +110.8% 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.