Lactulose Prescribing at UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
664
Total Quantity
377.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+101.7%
UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 664 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,531 to the NHS. This is 101.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 664 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 377,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,531 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 664 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +101.7% 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.