Lactulose Prescribing at SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
217
Total Quantity
112.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-34.1%
SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 217 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,142 to the NHS. This is 34.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,142 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -34.1% 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.