Lactulose Prescribing at BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,748
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+431%
BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,748 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,135 to the NHS. This is 431% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,074,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,135 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +431% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +431% 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.