Lactulose Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
589
Total Quantity
394.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+78.9%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 589 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,587 to the NHS. This is 78.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,587 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +78.9% 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.