Lactulose Prescribing at SELSTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
271.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
SELSTON SURGERY prescribed 518 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,518 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,518 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.