Lactulose Prescribing at THE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
906
Total Quantity
549.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+175.2%
THE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 906 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,169 to the NHS. This is 175.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 906 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,169 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 906 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +175.2% 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.