Lactulose Prescribing at CHAPELFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
712
Total Quantity
486.1K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+116.3%

CHAPELFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 712 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,564 to the NHS. This is 116.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
44

Prescribing Details

Total Items712
Total Quantity486,050
Total NHS Cost£4,564
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+116.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice712 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+116.3% vs national average
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.