Lactulose Prescribing at THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
410
Total Quantity
213.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM prescribed 410 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,984 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,984 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.