Lactulose Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
427
Total Quantity
213.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+29.7%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 427 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,990 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 427 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,990 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 427 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +29.7% 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.