Lactulose Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
227.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+48.5%
WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 489 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,099 to the NHS. This is 48.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,099 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +48.5% 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.