Lactulose Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
304
Total Quantity
175.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-7.7%
SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 304 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,654 to the NHS. This is 7.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 304 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,654 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 304 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -7.7% 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.