Lactulose Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
986
Total Quantity
622.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+199.5%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 986 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,932 to the NHS. This is 199.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 621,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,932 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +199.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +199.5% 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.