Lactulose Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
630
Total Quantity
383.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+91.4%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 630 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,668 to the NHS. This is 91.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,668 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +91.4% 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.