Lactulose Prescribing at THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
565
Total Quantity
304.2K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+71.6%
THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 565 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,802 to the NHS. This is 71.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,802 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.6% 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.