Lactulose Prescribing at BLOOMFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,108
Total Quantity
579.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+236.6%
BLOOMFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,108 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,465 to the NHS. This is 236.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 579,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,465 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +236.6% 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.