Lactulose Prescribing at THORNBROOK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
560
Total Quantity
318.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+70.1%
THORNBROOK SURGERY prescribed 560 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,959 to the NHS. This is 70.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,959 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +70.1% 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.