Lactulose Prescribing at BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,033
Total Quantity
991.5K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+517.5%
BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,033 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,542 to the NHS. This is 517.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,033 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 991,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,542 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +517.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,033 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +517.5% 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.