Lactulose Prescribing at KIDDERMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
507
Total Quantity
308.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+54%
KIDDERMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 507 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,877 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,635 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,877 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.