Lactulose Prescribing at WEST TIMPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
150.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-17.4%
WEST TIMPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 272 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,413 to the NHS. This is 17.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,413 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -17.4% 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.