Lactulose Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
828
Total Quantity
468.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+151.5%
WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 828 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,413 to the NHS. This is 151.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 828 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,413 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 828 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +151.5% 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.