Lactulose Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
663
Total Quantity
362.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+101.4%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 663 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,505 to the NHS. This is 101.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,505 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +101.4% 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.