Lactulose Prescribing at HEATHFIELD FAMILY CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
287
Total Quantity
134.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
HEATHFIELD FAMILY CENTRE prescribed 287 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,277 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,277 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.