Lactulose Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,405
Total Quantity
851.1K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+326.8%

DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,405 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,013 to the NHS. This is 326.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,405
Total Quantity851,090
Total NHS Cost£8,013
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+326.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,405 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+326.8% 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.