Lactulose Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
266
Total Quantity
144.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-19.2%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 266 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,356 to the NHS. This is 19.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 266 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,356 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 266 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -19.2% 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.