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 Items1,408
Total Quantity823,680
Total NHS Cost£7,612
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+327.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,408 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+327.7% vs national average
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.