Lactulose Prescribing at MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,524
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+666.7%
MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,524 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,254 to the NHS. This is 666.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,356,143 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,254 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +666.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +666.7% 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.