Lactulose Prescribing at GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
585
Total Quantity
241.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 585 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,316 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,316 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.