Lactulose Prescribing at THE DOVECOT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
343
Total Quantity
190.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+4.2%
THE DOVECOT SURGERY prescribed 343 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,797 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 190,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,797 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +4.2% 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.