Lactulose Prescribing at SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
302.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+70.7%
SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 562 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,847 to the NHS. This is 70.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 302,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,847 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +70.7% 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.