Lactulose Prescribing at ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - PATEL

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,830
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+759.6%

ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - PATEL prescribed 2,830 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,703 to the NHS. This is 759.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
228

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,830
Total Quantity1,539,287
Total NHS Cost£14,703
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+759.6%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,830 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+759.6% vs national average
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.