Lactulose Prescribing at THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
496
Total Quantity
284.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+50.7%
THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 496 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,608 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,608 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +50.7% 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.