Lactulose Prescribing at RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
514
Total Quantity
309.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+56.1%
RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 514 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,156 to the NHS. This is 56.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 514 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,156 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 514 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +56.1% 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.