Lactulose Prescribing at THE WELLSPRING SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
140.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-30.7%
THE WELLSPRING SURGERY prescribed 228 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,344 to the NHS. This is 30.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,344 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -30.7% 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.