Lactulose Prescribing at WEST VIEW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
249
Total Quantity
156.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-24.4%
WEST VIEW SURGERY prescribed 249 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,470 to the NHS. This is 24.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,470 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -24.4% 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.