Lactulose Prescribing at ABBOTTSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
290.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
ABBOTTSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 383 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,398 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,398 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.