Lactulose Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
445
Total Quantity
308.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 445 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,866 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,866 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.