Lactulose Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
181.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-5.8%
THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 310 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,706 to the NHS. This is 5.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,615 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,706 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -5.8% 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.