Lactulose Prescribing at THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
663
Total Quantity
373.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+101.4%
THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE prescribed 663 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,270 to the NHS. This is 101.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,270 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +101.4% 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.