Lactulose Prescribing at THE BROOKE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
789
Total Quantity
380.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+139.7%
THE BROOKE SURGERY prescribed 789 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,840 to the NHS. This is 139.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,840 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +139.7% 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.