Lactulose Prescribing at THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
486
Total Quantity
237.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+47.6%
THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 486 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,624 to the NHS. This is 47.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 237,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,624 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +47.6% 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.