Lactulose Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
143
Total Quantity
65.8K
NHS Cost
£636
vs National Avg
-56.6%
THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 143 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £636 to the NHS. This is 56.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £636 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -56.6% 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.