Lactulose Prescribing at CAUSEWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
722
Total Quantity
454.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+119.3%
CAUSEWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 722 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,290 to the NHS. This is 119.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 454,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,290 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +119.3% 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.