Lactulose Prescribing at SHREWSBURY ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
853
Total Quantity
421.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+159.1%
SHREWSBURY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 853 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,061 to the NHS. This is 159.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,061 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +159.1% 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.