Lactulose Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
216.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+34.3%
SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 442 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,214 to the NHS. This is 34.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,214 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +34.3% 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.