Lactulose Prescribing at LEATSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
786
Total Quantity
430.0K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+138.7%
LEATSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 786 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,027 to the NHS. This is 138.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 786 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,027 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 786 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +138.7% 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.