Lactulose Prescribing at CROSSFELL HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
390
Total Quantity
259.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+18.5%
CROSSFELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 390 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,529 to the NHS. This is 18.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,529 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +18.5% 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.