Lactulose Prescribing at ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
570
Total Quantity
360.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+73.1%
ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 570 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,398 to the NHS. This is 73.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,398 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.1% 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.