Lactulose Prescribing at DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
349
Total Quantity
229.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+6%
DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER prescribed 349 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,160 to the NHS. This is 6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 229,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,160 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +6% 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.