Lactulose Prescribing at BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
433
Total Quantity
237.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+31.5%
BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 433 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,212 to the NHS. This is 31.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 237,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,212 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +31.5% 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.