Lactulose Prescribing at BEDWORTH HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,632
Total Quantity
886.2K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+395.7%

BEDWORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,632 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,285 to the NHS. This is 395.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,632
Total Quantity886,170
Total NHS Cost£8,285
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+395.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,632 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+395.7% vs national average
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.