Lactulose Prescribing at THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
555
Total Quantity
306.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+68.6%
THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 555 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,865 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,865 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +68.6% 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.