Lactulose Prescribing at BERRYMEAD FAMILY MED.CTR.

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
946
Total Quantity
470.0K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+187.3%

BERRYMEAD FAMILY MED.CTR. prescribed 946 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,462 to the NHS. This is 187.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items946
Total Quantity469,970
Total NHS Cost£4,462
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+187.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice946 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+187.3% 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.