Lactulose Prescribing at THE ARDLEIGH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
271.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+44%
THE ARDLEIGH SURGERY prescribed 474 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,407 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,407 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.