Lactulose Prescribing at CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
635
Total Quantity
301.2K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+92.9%
CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 635 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,816 to the NHS. This is 92.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,816 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +92.9% 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.