Lactulose Prescribing at RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
181.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-17.4%
RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 272 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,697 to the NHS. This is 17.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,697 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -17.4% 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.