Lactulose Prescribing at BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
297.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 449 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,865 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 297,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,865 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.