Lactulose Prescribing at WATLING STREET PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,380
Total Quantity
869.2K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+319.2%
WATLING STREET PRACTICE prescribed 1,380 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,460 to the NHS. This is 319.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 869,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,460 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +319.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +319.2% 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.