Lactulose Prescribing at HOUNSLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
368
Total Quantity
212.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+11.8%
HOUNSLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 368 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,000 to the NHS. This is 11.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,000 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +11.8% 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.