Lactulose Prescribing at ROUNDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
547
Total Quantity
298.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+66.2%

ROUNDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 547 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,859 to the NHS. This is 66.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51

Prescribing Details

Total Items547
Total Quantity298,808
Total NHS Cost£2,859
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+66.2%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice547 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+66.2% vs national average
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.