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 Items722
Total Quantity454,330
Total NHS Cost£4,290
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+119.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice722 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+119.3% 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.