Lactulose Prescribing at THE CROFT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
287.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
THE CROFT SURGERY prescribed 494 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,689 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,926 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,689 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.