Lactulose Prescribing at KINGSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
384
Total Quantity
166.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+16.6%
KINGSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 384 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,590 to the NHS. This is 16.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,590 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +16.6% 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.