Lactulose Prescribing at THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
636
Total Quantity
350.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+93.2%
THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 636 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,285 to the NHS. This is 93.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 350,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,285 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +93.2% 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.