Lactulose Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
934
Total Quantity
427.1K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+183.7%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 934 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,021 to the NHS. This is 183.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 934 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 427,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,021 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 934 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +183.7% 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.