Lactulose Prescribing at VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
248.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+22.4%
VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 403 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,286 to the NHS. This is 22.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 248,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,286 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +22.4% 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.