Lactulose Prescribing at DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
381
Total Quantity
219.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 381 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,082 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 219,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,082 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.