Lactulose Prescribing at TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
263
Total Quantity
141.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-20.1%
TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 263 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,304 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,304 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -20.1% 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.