Lactulose Prescribing at PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
523
Total Quantity
322.6K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY prescribed 523 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,149 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 322,623 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,149 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.