Lactulose Prescribing at RIVERMEAD GATE MED.CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
533
Total Quantity
338.2K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+61.9%
RIVERMEAD GATE MED.CTR. prescribed 533 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,139 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 533 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,139 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 533 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +61.9% 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.