Lactulose Prescribing at BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
702
Total Quantity
403.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+113.2%
BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 702 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,759 to the NHS. This is 113.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 403,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,759 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +113.2% 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.