Lactulose Prescribing at STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
675
Total Quantity
426.6K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+105%
STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 675 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,966 to the NHS. This is 105% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 426,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,966 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +105% 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.