Lactulose Prescribing at GLADSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
407
Total Quantity
216.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+23.6%
GLADSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 407 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,028 to the NHS. This is 23.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 407 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,028 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 407 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +23.6% 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.