Lactulose Prescribing at SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
368
Total Quantity
163.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+11.8%

SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 368 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,544 to the NHS. This is 11.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items368
Total Quantity163,900
Total NHS Cost£1,544
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+11.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice368 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+11.8% vs national average
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.