Lactulose Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
988
Total Quantity
575.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+200.1%
HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 988 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,394 to the NHS. This is 200.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 575,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,394 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +200.1% 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.