Lactulose Prescribing at ANDOVER MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
395
Total Quantity
240.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+20%
ANDOVER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 395 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,241 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,241 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +20% 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.