Lactulose Prescribing at SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
787
Total Quantity
382.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+139%
SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR prescribed 787 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,605 to the NHS. This is 139% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 787 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 382,367 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,605 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 787 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +139% 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.