Lactulose Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
609
Total Quantity
397.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+85%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 609 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,699 to the NHS. This is 85% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,699 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +85% 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.