Lactulose Prescribing at COSELEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
274
Total Quantity
132.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-16.8%
COSELEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 274 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,262 to the NHS. This is 16.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,262 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -16.8% 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.