Lactulose Prescribing at VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,872
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+468.6%
VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,872 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,673 to the NHS. This is 468.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,872 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,147,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,673 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +468.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,872 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +468.6% 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.