Lactulose Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
683
Total Quantity
305.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+107.5%
AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 683 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,876 to the NHS. This is 107.5% 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
70
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 683 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 305,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,876 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 683 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +107.5% 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.