Lactulose Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
240.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+57.9%
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 520 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,293 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,293 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.9% 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.