Lactulose Prescribing at THE MEADOWS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
252
Total Quantity
146.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-23.5%
THE MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 252 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,373 to the NHS. This is 23.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 146,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,373 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -23.5% 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.