Lactulose Prescribing at PETERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
466
Total Quantity
314.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+41.5%
PETERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 466 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,924 to the NHS. This is 41.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 466 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,924 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 466 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +41.5% 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.