Lactulose Prescribing at BUNGAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,308
Total Quantity
801.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+297.3%

BUNGAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,308 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,310 to the NHS. This is 297.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,308
Total Quantity801,580
Total NHS Cost£7,310
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+297.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,308 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+297.3% vs national average
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.