Lactulose Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
901
Total Quantity
495.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+173.7%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 901 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,632 to the NHS. This is 173.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 495,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,632 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +173.7% 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.