Lactulose Prescribing at BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
214
Total Quantity
135.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-35%
BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 214 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,273 to the NHS. This is 35% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,273 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -35% 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.