Lactulose Prescribing at CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
719
Total Quantity
382.6K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+118.4%
CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 719 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,689 to the NHS. This is 118.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 382,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,689 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +118.4% 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.