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 Items562
Total Quantity302,800
Total NHS Cost£2,847
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+70.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice562 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+70.7% vs national average
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.