Lactulose Prescribing at TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
684
Total Quantity
399.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+107.8%
TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 684 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,792 to the NHS. This is 107.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,792 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +107.8% 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.