Lactulose Prescribing at OLD HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
195
Total Quantity
99.0K
NHS Cost
£939
vs National Avg
-40.8%
OLD HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 195 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £939 to the NHS. This is 40.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £939 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -40.8% 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.