Lactulose Prescribing at LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,019
Total Quantity
601.5K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+209.5%
LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,019 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,292 to the NHS. This is 209.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,019 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 601,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,292 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,019 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +209.5% 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.