Lactulose Prescribing at ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
558
Total Quantity
267.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+69.5%
ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 558 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,597 to the NHS. This is 69.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 267,096 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,597 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +69.5% 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.