Lactulose Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
685
Total Quantity
302.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+108.1%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 685 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,872 to the NHS. This is 108.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 302,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,872 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +108.1% 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.