Lactulose Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
781
Total Quantity
437.0K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+137.2%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 781 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,206 to the NHS. This is 137.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 436,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,206 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +137.2% 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.