Lactulose Prescribing at THE VERWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
509
Total Quantity
288.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+54.6%
THE VERWOOD SURGERY prescribed 509 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,710 to the NHS. This is 54.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 288,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,710 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +54.6% 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.