Lactulose Prescribing at RUSKINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
451.1K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+112.6%
RUSKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 700 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,131 to the NHS. This is 112.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 451,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,131 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +112.6% 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.