Lactulose Prescribing at NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
230.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+28.5%
NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 423 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,181 to the NHS. This is 28.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,181 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +28.5% 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.