Lactulose Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
200.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 378 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,874 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 200,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,874 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.