Lactulose Prescribing at HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
350
Total Quantity
222.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+6.3%
HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 350 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,201 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 222,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,201 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +6.3% 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.