Lactulose Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
376
Total Quantity
225.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+14.2%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 376 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,113 to the NHS. This is 14.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 376 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,113 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 376 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +14.2% 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.