Lactulose Prescribing at WEST ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
557
Total Quantity
279.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+69.2%
WEST ROAD SURGERY prescribed 557 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,982 to the NHS. This is 69.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,982 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +69.2% 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.