Lactulose Prescribing at ADELAIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
259
Total Quantity
170.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-21.3%
ADELAIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 259 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,641 to the NHS. This is 21.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 259 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,641 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 259 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -21.3% 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.