Lactulose Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
744
Total Quantity
465.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+126%
BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 744 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,340 to the NHS. This is 126% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 465,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,340 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +126% 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.