Lactulose Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
843
Total Quantity
545.3K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+156.1%
THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES prescribed 843 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,246 to the NHS. This is 156.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 843 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 545,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,246 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 843 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +156.1% 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.