Lactulose Prescribing at SOUTH MILFORD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
247.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
SOUTH MILFORD SURGERY prescribed 479 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,417 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,417 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.