Lactulose Prescribing at PARKLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
888
Total Quantity
469.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+169.7%
PARKLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 888 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,343 to the NHS. This is 169.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 888 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 469,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,343 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 888 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +169.7% 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.