Lactulose Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
337.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+71.9%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 566 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,177 to the NHS. This is 71.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 337,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,177 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.9% 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.