Lactulose Prescribing at WATERFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
340
Total Quantity
200.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+3.3%

WATERFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 340 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,861 to the NHS. This is 3.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items340
Total Quantity200,040
Total NHS Cost£1,861
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+3.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice340 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+3.3% 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.