Lactulose Prescribing at BLUE WING FAMILY DOCTOR UNIT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
382
Total Quantity
213.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+16%
BLUE WING FAMILY DOCTOR UNIT prescribed 382 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,981 to the NHS. This is 16% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,981 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +16% 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.