Lactulose Prescribing at ST RICHARDS ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
560.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+143.9%
ST RICHARDS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 803 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,475 to the NHS. This is 143.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 560,489 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,475 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +143.9% 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.