Lactulose Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
229.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+5.4%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 347 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,170 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 229,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,170 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +5.4% 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.