Lactulose Prescribing at DENMEAD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
523
Total Quantity
319.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
DENMEAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 523 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,935 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 319,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,935 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.