Lactulose Prescribing at BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
287
Total Quantity
183.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 287 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,766 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 183,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,766 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.