Lactulose Prescribing at PAGE HALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
343.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+67.4%
PAGE HALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 551 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,533 to the NHS. This is 67.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,533 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +67.4% 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.