Lactulose Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
111.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-38.9%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 201 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,048 to the NHS. This is 38.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,048 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -38.9% 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.