Lactulose Prescribing at AMERSHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
328
Total Quantity
185.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-0.4%
AMERSHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 328 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,734 to the NHS. This is 0.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,734 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -0.4% 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.