Lactulose Prescribing at THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
476
Total Quantity
256.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+44.6%
THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 476 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,384 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 256,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,384 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.