Lactulose Prescribing at CORNERWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
856
Total Quantity
418.8K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+160%
CORNERWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 856 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,248 to the NHS. This is 160% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 418,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,248 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +160% 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.