Lactulose Prescribing at BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
417
Total Quantity
255.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+26.7%

BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 417 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,294 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27

Prescribing Details

Total Items417
Total Quantity255,790
Total NHS Cost£2,294
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+26.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice417 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+26.7% 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.