Lactulose Prescribing at LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
553
Total Quantity
315.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+68%
LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 553 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,965 to the NHS. This is 68% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,965 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +68% 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.