Lactulose Prescribing at MIDDLEPORT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
755
Total Quantity
434.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+129.3%
MIDDLEPORT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 755 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,281 to the NHS. This is 129.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 433,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,281 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +129.3% 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.