Lactulose Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
241.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+40.9%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 464 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,248 to the NHS. This is 40.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,248 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +40.9% 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.