Lactulose Prescribing at THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
631
Total Quantity
254.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+91.7%
THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE prescribed 631 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,087 to the NHS. This is 91.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 631 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,087 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 631 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +91.7% 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.