Lactulose Prescribing at LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,027
Total Quantity
535.3K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+211.9%
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,027 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,982 to the NHS. This is 211.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 535,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,982 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,027 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +211.9% 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.