Lactulose Prescribing at DICKENSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
426
Total Quantity
186.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+29.4%
DICKENSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 426 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,921 to the NHS. This is 29.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,921 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +29.4% 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.