Lactulose Prescribing at CHAPEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
305
Total Quantity
165.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-7.4%
CHAPEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 305 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,558 to the NHS. This is 7.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 305 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 165,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,558 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 305 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -7.4% 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.