Lactulose Prescribing at BELGRAVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
821
Total Quantity
563.7K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+149.4%
BELGRAVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 821 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,322 to the NHS. This is 149.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 563,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,322 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +149.4% 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.