Lactulose Prescribing at NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
801
Total Quantity
444.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+143.3%
NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 801 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,233 to the NHS. This is 143.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 801 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 444,604 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,233 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 801 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +143.3% 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.