Lactulose Prescribing at SHERBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
382
Total Quantity
201.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+16%
SHERBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 382 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 16% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,880 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +16% 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.