Lactulose Prescribing at MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
763
Total Quantity
474.9K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+131.8%
MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 763 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,589 to the NHS. This is 131.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 763 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 474,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,589 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 763 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +131.8% 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.