Lactulose Prescribing at AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
738
Total Quantity
401.0K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+124.2%
AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 738 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,738 to the NHS. This is 124.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 738 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 401,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,738 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 738 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +124.2% 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.