Lactulose Prescribing at SUDBURY & ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
370
Total Quantity
198.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+12.4%
SUDBURY & ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 370 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,826 to the NHS. This is 12.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,826 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +12.4% 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.