Lactulose Prescribing at LCD WAKEFIELD WIC

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
25.8K
NHS Cost
£245
vs National Avg
-81.8%

LCD WAKEFIELD WIC prescribed 60 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £245 to the NHS. This is 81.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items60
Total Quantity25,810
Total NHS Cost£245
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-81.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice60 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-81.8% 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.