Lactulose Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
729
Total Quantity
466.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+121.4%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 729 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,347 to the NHS. This is 121.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 466,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,347 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +121.4% 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.