Lactulose Prescribing at CLIFTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
497
Total Quantity
261.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+51%
CLIFTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 497 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,579 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,579 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +51% 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.