Lactulose Prescribing at LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
774
Total Quantity
487.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+135.1%
LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 774 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,513 to the NHS. This is 135.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 487,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,513 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +135.1% 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.