Lactulose Prescribing at CHEAM GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
220.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+30.9%
CHEAM GP CENTRE prescribed 431 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,062 to the NHS. This is 30.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 220,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,062 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +30.9% 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.