Lactulose Prescribing at BAKERSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
120.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-28.3%
BAKERSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 236 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,125 to the NHS. This is 28.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,125 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -28.3% 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.