Lactulose Prescribing at BRAMHALL & SHAW HEATH MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
338.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+67.7%
BRAMHALL & SHAW HEATH MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 552 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,153 to the NHS. This is 67.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,153 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +67.7% 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.