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 Items | 417 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,294 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 417 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.