Lactulose Prescribing at RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
227
Total Quantity
121.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-31%
RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 227 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,125 to the NHS. This is 31% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 227 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,125 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 227 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -31% 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.