Lactulose Prescribing at PRINCEWAY SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
953
Total Quantity
590.9K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+189.5%
PRINCEWAY SURGERIES prescribed 953 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,431 to the NHS. This is 189.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 953 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 590,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,431 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 953 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +189.5% 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.