Lactulose Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
585
Total Quantity
277.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 585 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,570 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 277,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,570 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.