Lactulose Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
642
Total Quantity
385.3K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+95%
MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 642 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,415 to the NHS. This is 95% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,415 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +95% 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.