Lactulose Prescribing at THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
981
Total Quantity
640.5K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+198%
THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY prescribed 981 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,144 to the NHS. This is 198% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 981 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 640,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,144 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 981 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +198% 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.