Lactulose Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
353
Total Quantity
188.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+7.2%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 353 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,740 to the NHS. This is 7.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 353 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,740 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 353 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +7.2% 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.