Lactulose Prescribing at THE MWH PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
544
Total Quantity
290.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+65.2%
THE MWH PRACTICE prescribed 544 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,838 to the NHS. This is 65.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,838 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +65.2% 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.