Lactulose Prescribing at GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
342.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+65.8%
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 546 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,187 to the NHS. This is 65.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,187 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +65.8% 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.