Lactulose Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
294.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+81.6%
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 598 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,794 to the NHS. This is 81.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,794 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +81.6% 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.