Lactulose Prescribing at ILKLEY & WHARFEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
258
Total Quantity
161.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-21.6%
ILKLEY & WHARFEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 258 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,531 to the NHS. This is 21.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,531 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -21.6% 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.