Lactulose Prescribing at PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
644
Total Quantity
328.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+95.6%
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 644 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,068 to the NHS. This is 95.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 328,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,068 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +95.6% 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.