Lactulose Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
927
Total Quantity
479.5K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+181.6%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 927 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,468 to the NHS. This is 181.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 927 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,468 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 927 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +181.6% 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.