Lactulose Prescribing at KARIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
435
Total Quantity
235.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+32.1%
KARIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 435 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,300 to the NHS. This is 32.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 435 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 235,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,300 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 435 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +32.1% 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.