Lactulose Prescribing at THE WELLSPRING SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
825
Total Quantity
477.2K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+150.6%
THE WELLSPRING SURGERY prescribed 825 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,542 to the NHS. This is 150.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 477,196 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,542 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +150.6% 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.