Lactulose Prescribing at ROWDEN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
556
Total Quantity
303.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+68.9%
ROWDEN SURGERY prescribed 556 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,839 to the NHS. This is 68.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 556 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,839 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 556 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +68.9% 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.