Lactulose Prescribing at SUMMERVALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
245
Total Quantity
140.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-25.6%
SUMMERVALE SURGERY prescribed 245 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,277 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,277 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -25.6% 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.