Lactulose Prescribing at HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
664
Total Quantity
368.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+101.7%
HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 664 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,602 to the NHS. This is 101.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 664 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 368,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,602 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 664 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +101.7% 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.