Lactulose Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
748
Total Quantity
361.7K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+127.2%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 748 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,459 to the NHS. This is 127.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 361,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,459 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +127.2% 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.