Lactulose Prescribing at HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
425
Total Quantity
269.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+29.1%
HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 425 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,499 to the NHS. This is 29.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 425 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,499 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 425 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +29.1% 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.