Lactulose Prescribing at THE PINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
352
Total Quantity
171.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+6.9%
THE PINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 352 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,604 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,604 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +6.9% 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.