Lactulose Prescribing at GLOUCESTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
190
Total Quantity
124.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-42.3%
GLOUCESTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 190 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,216 to the NHS. This is 42.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,216 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 190 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -42.3% 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.