Lactulose Prescribing at SOUTHFIELD WAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
696.8K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+222.3%
SOUTHFIELD WAY SURGERY prescribed 1,061 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,667 to the NHS. This is 222.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 696,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,667 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +222.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +222.3% 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.