Lactulose Prescribing at STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,044
Total Quantity
612.9K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+217.1%
STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE prescribed 1,044 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,705 to the NHS. This is 217.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 612,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,705 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +217.1% 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.