Lactulose Prescribing at THE CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
198.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+3.9%
THE CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 342 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,879 to the NHS. This is 3.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,879 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +3.9% 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.