Lactulose Prescribing at KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
541
Total Quantity
311.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+64.3%
KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 541 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,955 to the NHS. This is 64.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 311,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,955 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +64.3% 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.