Lactulose Prescribing at WARDERS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
282.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+67.7%
WARDERS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 552 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,593 to the NHS. This is 67.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,593 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +67.7% 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.