Lactulose Prescribing at MEADOWSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
282
Total Quantity
167.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-14.3%
MEADOWSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 282 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,570 to the NHS. This is 14.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,570 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -14.3% 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.