Lactulose Prescribing at UPWELL STREET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
704
Total Quantity
500.1K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+113.8%
UPWELL STREET SURGERY prescribed 704 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,737 to the NHS. This is 113.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 500,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,737 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +113.8% 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.