Lactulose Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
421
Total Quantity
247.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+27.9%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 421 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,310 to the NHS. This is 27.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,310 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +27.9% 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.