Lactulose Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,408
Total Quantity
823.7K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+327.7%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,408 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,612 to the NHS. This is 327.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 823,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,612 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +327.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +327.7% 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.