Lactulose Prescribing at SOUTHDENE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
237
Total Quantity
130.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-28%
SOUTHDENE SURGERY prescribed 237 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,299 to the NHS. This is 28% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,299 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -28% 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.