Lactulose Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,008
Total Quantity
521.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+206.2%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,008 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,898 to the NHS. This is 206.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 521,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,898 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,008 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +206.2% 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.