Lactulose Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
387
Total Quantity
258.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 387 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,402 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 258,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,402 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.