Lactulose Prescribing at TOPSHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
281
Total Quantity
188.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-14.6%
TOPSHAM SURGERY prescribed 281 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,788 to the NHS. This is 14.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,788 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -14.6% 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.