Lactulose Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
209
Total Quantity
129.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-36.5%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 209 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,213 to the NHS. This is 36.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,213 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -36.5% 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.