Lactulose Prescribing at CHEDDAR MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
191.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-18%
CHEDDAR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 270 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,776 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 191,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,776 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -18% 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.