Lactulose Prescribing at KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
378.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+110.8%
KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 694 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,469 to the NHS. This is 110.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 378,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,469 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +110.8% 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.