Lactulose Prescribing at LUCIE WEDGEWOOD SURGERY LTD
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
269.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+87.1%
LUCIE WEDGEWOOD SURGERY LTD prescribed 616 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,515 to the NHS. This is 87.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,515 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +87.1% 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.