Lactulose Prescribing at RUSSELL HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
193.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
RUSSELL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 401 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,786 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,786 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.