Lactulose Prescribing at THE QUEENSWAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
846
Total Quantity
481.5K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+157%
THE QUEENSWAY SURGERY prescribed 846 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,476 to the NHS. This is 157% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 846 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 481,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,476 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 846 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +157% 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.