Lactulose Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
606
Total Quantity
354.5K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+84.1%
KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 606 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,321 to the NHS. This is 84.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 354,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,321 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +84.1% 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.