Lactulose Prescribing at SOTHALL & BEIGHTON HEALTH CENTRES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
425
Total Quantity
276.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+29.1%
SOTHALL & BEIGHTON HEALTH CENTRES prescribed 425 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,546 to the NHS. This is 29.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 425 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,546 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 425 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +29.1% 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.