Lactulose Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
868
Total Quantity
528.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+163.7%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 868 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,839 to the NHS. This is 163.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 868 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 528,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,839 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 868 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +163.7% 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.