Lactulose Prescribing at BOOTHSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
164
Total Quantity
110.0K
NHS Cost
£987
vs National Avg
-50.2%
BOOTHSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 164 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £987 to the NHS. This is 50.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £987 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -50.2% 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.