Lactulose Prescribing at THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
172.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+2.7%
THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR. prescribed 338 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,608 to the NHS. This is 2.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 172,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,608 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +2.7% 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.