Lactulose Prescribing at SOUTH BANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
628
Total Quantity
365.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+90.8%
SOUTH BANK SURGERY prescribed 628 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,390 to the NHS. This is 90.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,390 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +90.8% 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.