Lactulose Prescribing at SPRINGFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
302.7K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+63.1%
SPRINGFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 537 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,935 to the NHS. This is 63.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 302,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,935 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +63.1% 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.