Lactulose Prescribing at CHARTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
895
Total Quantity
589.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+171.9%
CHARTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 895 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,472 to the NHS. This is 171.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 589,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,472 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +171.9% 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.