Lactulose Prescribing at MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
80
Total Quantity
36.8K
NHS Cost
£351
vs National Avg
-75.7%
MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 80 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £351 to the NHS. This is 75.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 80 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £351 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -75.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 80 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -75.7% 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.