Lactulose Prescribing at COMPASS HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
349.6K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+56.4%
COMPASS HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRES prescribed 515 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,308 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 349,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,308 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.