Lactulose Prescribing at LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
113
Total Quantity
71.5K
NHS Cost
£668
vs National Avg
-65.7%
LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 113 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £668 to the NHS. This is 65.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £668 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -65.7% 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.