Lactulose Prescribing at BREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
481
Total Quantity
280.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+46.1%

BREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 481 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,563 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items481
Total Quantity280,420
Total NHS Cost£2,563
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+46.1%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice481 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+46.1% vs national average
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.