Lactulose Prescribing at LAYTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
530
Total Quantity
259.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+61%
LAYTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 530 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,442 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,442 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +61% 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.