Lactulose Prescribing at YEW TREE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
796
Total Quantity
427.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+141.8%
YEW TREE CENTRE prescribed 796 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,963 to the NHS. This is 141.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 796 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 427,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,963 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 796 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +141.8% 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.