Lactulose Prescribing at THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
478
Total Quantity
246.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+45.2%
THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 478 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,371 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 246,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,371 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +45.2% 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.