Lactulose Prescribing at WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
644
Total Quantity
362.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+95.6%
WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 644 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,430 to the NHS. This is 95.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,430 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +95.6% 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.