Lactulose Prescribing at BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,498
Total Quantity
839.7K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+355%
BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,498 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,289 to the NHS. This is 355% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 839,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,289 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +355% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +355% 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.