Lactulose Prescribing at MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
815
Total Quantity
419.3K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+147.6%
MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE prescribed 815 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,881 to the NHS. This is 147.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 419,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,881 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +147.6% 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.