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 Items478
Total Quantity246,748
Total NHS Cost£2,371
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+45.2%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice478 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+45.2% vs national average
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.