Lactulose Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,433
Total Quantity
816.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+335.3%
BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,433 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,551 to the NHS. This is 335.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 816,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,551 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +335.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +335.3% 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.