Lactulose Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
878
Total Quantity
479.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+166.7%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP prescribed 878 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,451 to the NHS. This is 166.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,385 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,451 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +166.7% 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.