Lactulose Prescribing at HELSBY STREET MED/CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
284.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+56.4%
HELSBY STREET MED/CTR prescribed 515 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,699 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,699 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.