Lactulose Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
565
Total Quantity
310.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+71.6%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 565 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,043 to the NHS. This is 71.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,043 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.6% 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.