Lactulose Prescribing at SCOTT ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
285.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+32.7%
SCOTT ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 437 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,673 to the NHS. This is 32.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 285,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,673 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +32.7% 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.