Lactulose Prescribing at CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
413
Total Quantity
225.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+25.4%
CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 413 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,100 to the NHS. This is 25.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 413 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,100 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 413 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +25.4% 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.