Lactulose Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
284.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+65.8%
KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 546 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,644 to the NHS. This is 65.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,644 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +65.8% 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.