Lactulose Prescribing at NORTH CHELMSFORD NHS HCC
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
240
Total Quantity
141.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-27.1%
NORTH CHELMSFORD NHS HCC prescribed 240 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,338 to the NHS. This is 27.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,338 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -27.1% 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.