Lactulose Prescribing at WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
656
Total Quantity
409.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+99.3%
WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 656 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,826 to the NHS. This is 99.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 409,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,826 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +99.3% 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.