Lactulose Prescribing at YARDLEY GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
603
Total Quantity
321.2K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+83.2%
YARDLEY GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 603 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,108 to the NHS. This is 83.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 603 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,248 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,108 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 603 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +83.2% 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.