Lactulose Prescribing at PROBUS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
351
Total Quantity
191.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+6.6%
PROBUS SURGERY prescribed 351 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,905 to the NHS. This is 6.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 191,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,905 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +6.6% 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.