Lactulose Prescribing at HEATHERLANDS MED CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
533
Total Quantity
250.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+61.9%
HEATHERLANDS MED CTR prescribed 533 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,653 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 533 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,487 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,653 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 533 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +61.9% 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.