Lactulose Prescribing at WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
355.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+92.6%
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES prescribed 634 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,357 to the NHS. This is 92.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 355,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,357 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +92.6% 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.