Lactulose Prescribing at NETHERLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
487
Total Quantity
266.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+47.9%
NETHERLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 487 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,494 to the NHS. This is 47.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,494 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +47.9% 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.