Lactulose Prescribing at CHERTSEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
915
Total Quantity
499.8K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+177.9%
CHERTSEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 915 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,714 to the NHS. This is 177.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 915 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 499,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,714 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +177.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 915 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +177.9% 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.