Lactulose Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
123
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£462
vs National Avg
-62.6%
LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 123 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £462 to the NHS. This is 62.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 123 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £462 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 123 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -62.6% 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.