Lactulose Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
825
Total Quantity
531.6K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+150.6%
SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 825 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,965 to the NHS. This is 150.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 531,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,965 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +150.6% 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.