Lactulose Prescribing at THE WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
519
Total Quantity
280.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+57.6%
THE WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 519 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,586 to the NHS. This is 57.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,586 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.6% 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.