Lactulose Prescribing at ST EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
354
Total Quantity
194.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
ST EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 354 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,822 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 194,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,822 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.