Lactulose Prescribing at BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
522
Total Quantity
350.3K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+58.6%
BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 522 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,247 to the NHS. This is 58.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 522 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 350,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,247 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 522 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +58.6% 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.