Lactulose Prescribing at ALDERLEY EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
148.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-19.5%
ALDERLEY EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 265 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,373 to the NHS. This is 19.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,373 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -19.5% 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.