Lactulose Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
243.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+5.7%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 348 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,242 to the NHS. This is 5.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 243,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,242 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +5.7% 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.