Lactulose Prescribing at MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
408
Total Quantity
225.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 408 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,115 to the NHS. This is 23.9% 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
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,115 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.