Lactulose Prescribing at SAXONBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
152.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-18.9%
SAXONBURY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 267 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,421 to the NHS. This is 18.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 152,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,421 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -18.9% 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.