Lactulose Prescribing at LORDSHILL HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
428
Total Quantity
251.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+30%
LORDSHILL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 428 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,540 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,712 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,540 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +30% 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.