Lactulose Prescribing at BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
432
Total Quantity
247.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+31.2%
BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 432 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,287 to the NHS. This is 31.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,287 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +31.2% 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.