Lactulose Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
294
Total Quantity
160.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-10.7%
RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 294 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,531 to the NHS. This is 10.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 160,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,531 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -10.7% 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.