Lactulose Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
529
Total Quantity
263.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+60.7%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 529 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,438 to the NHS. This is 60.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 529 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 263,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,438 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 529 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +60.7% 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.