Lactulose Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,089
Total Quantity
673.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+230.8%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,089 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,213 to the NHS. This is 230.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,089 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 673,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,213 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,089 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +230.8% 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.