Lactulose Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
422
Total Quantity
215.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+28.2%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 422 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,007 to the NHS. This is 28.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,007 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +28.2% 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.