Lactulose Prescribing at DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
586
Total Quantity
325.1K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+78%
DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 586 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,020 to the NHS. This is 78% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 586 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 325,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,020 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 586 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +78% 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.