Lactulose Prescribing at SCHOOL LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
463
Total Quantity
280.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
SCHOOL LANE SURGERY prescribed 463 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,603 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,603 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.