Lactulose Prescribing at HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
359
Total Quantity
180.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+9%
HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 359 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,689 to the NHS. This is 9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,689 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +9% 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.