Lactulose Prescribing at GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
508
Total Quantity
290.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+54.3%
GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 508 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,396 to the NHS. This is 54.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,396 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +54.3% 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.