Lactulose Prescribing at MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
271.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 518 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,646 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,646 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.