Lactulose Prescribing at MEADOWGREEN HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,226
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+272.4%
MEADOWGREEN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,226 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,995 to the NHS. This is 272.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,077,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,995 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +272.4% 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.