Lactulose Prescribing at DEEPCAR MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
338.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+71.9%
DEEPCAR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 566 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,148 to the NHS. This is 71.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,148 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.9% 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.