Lactulose Prescribing at WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
333.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 571 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,160 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,160 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.