Lactulose Prescribing at THE LOUGHTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
404
Total Quantity
226.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+22.7%
THE LOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 404 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,111 to the NHS. This is 22.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,111 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +22.7% 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.