Lactulose Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
291.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+44%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 474 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,722 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,722 |
| Presentations | 1 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.