Lactulose Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
402
Total Quantity
236.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+22.1%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 402 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,102 to the NHS. This is 22.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,102 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +22.1% 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.