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 Items | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 851,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,013 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +326.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +326.8% 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.