Lactulose Prescribing at QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
569
Total Quantity
334.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+72.8%
QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 569 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,137 to the NHS. This is 72.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 334,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,137 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +72.8% 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.