Lactulose Prescribing at THE WELLCOME PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
451
Total Quantity
259.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+37%
THE WELLCOME PRACTICE prescribed 451 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,413 to the NHS. This is 37% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,413 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +37% 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.