Lactulose Prescribing at SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
150.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-31.4%
SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 226 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,394 to the NHS. This is 31.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,394 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -31.4% 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.