Lactulose Prescribing at BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
234.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+38.8%
BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 457 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,272 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 234,628 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,272 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +38.8% 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.