Lactulose Prescribing at CHEETHAM HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,013
Total Quantity
489.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+207.7%
CHEETHAM HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,013 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,675 to the NHS. This is 207.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 489,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,675 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,013 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +207.7% 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.