Lactulose Prescribing at THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
399
Total Quantity
204.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+21.2%
THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY prescribed 399 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,937 to the NHS. This is 21.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,937 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.2% 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.