Lactulose Prescribing at SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,486
Total Quantity
843.8K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+351.4%
SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,486 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,139 to the NHS. This is 351.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 843,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,139 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +351.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +351.4% 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.