Lactulose Prescribing at SPRINGS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
710
Total Quantity
411.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+115.7%
SPRINGS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 710 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,850 to the NHS. This is 115.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 710 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,850 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 710 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +115.7% 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.