Lactulose Prescribing at 3W HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
735
Total Quantity
469.9K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+123.3%
3W HEALTH prescribed 735 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,121 to the NHS. This is 123.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 735 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 469,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,121 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 735 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +123.3% vs national average |
Explore More
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.