Lactulose Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
377
Total Quantity
198.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+14.5%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 377 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,852 to the NHS. This is 14.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 377 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,852 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 377 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +14.5% 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.