Lactulose Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,073
Total Quantity
555.1K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+225.9%
RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,073 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,160 to the NHS. This is 225.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 555,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,160 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +225.9% vs national average |
Explore More
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.