Lactulose Prescribing at THE PUMP HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
483
Total Quantity
299.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+46.7%
THE PUMP HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 483 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,719 to the NHS. This is 46.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,719 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +46.7% 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.