Lactulose Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,157
Total Quantity
618.7K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+251.4%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,157 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,831 to the NHS. This is 251.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,157 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 618,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,831 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,157 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +251.4% 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.