Lactulose Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
875
Total Quantity
503.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+165.8%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 875 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,716 to the NHS. This is 165.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 503,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,716 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +165.8% 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.