Lactulose Prescribing at UPPER GORDON ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
268.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
UPPER GORDON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 449 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,508 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,508 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.