Lactulose Prescribing at BILBOROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
245.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+50.4%
BILBOROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 495 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,421 to the NHS. This is 50.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,421 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +50.4% 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.