Lactulose Prescribing at AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
656
Total Quantity
413.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+99.3%
AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 656 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,897 to the NHS. This is 99.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 413,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,897 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +99.3% 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.