Lactulose Prescribing at RYELAND SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
767
Total Quantity
425.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+133%
RYELAND SURGERY prescribed 767 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,907 to the NHS. This is 133% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 425,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,907 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +133% 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.