Lactulose Prescribing at NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
249.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 449 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,434 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,434 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.