Lactulose Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,439
Total Quantity
806.3K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+337.1%

LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,439 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,613 to the NHS. This is 337.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,439
Total Quantity806,340
Total NHS Cost£7,613
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+337.1%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,439 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+337.1% vs national average
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.