Lactulose Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
342.5K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+30.3%
RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 429 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,256 to the NHS. This is 30.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,256 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +30.3% 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.