Lactulose Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
972
Total Quantity
629.7K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+195.2%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 972 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,831 to the NHS. This is 195.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 629,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,831 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +195.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +195.2% 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.