Lactulose Prescribing at ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,116
Total Quantity
688.3K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+239%

ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,116 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,409 to the NHS. This is 239% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,116
Total Quantity688,310
Total NHS Cost£6,409
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+239%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,116 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+239% vs national average
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.