Lactulose Prescribing at POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
255.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+42.8%

POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 470 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,406 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items470
Total Quantity255,610
Total NHS Cost£2,406
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+42.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice470 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+42.8% vs national average
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.