Lactulose Prescribing at WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
653
Total Quantity
334.3K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+98.3%

WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 653 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,153 to the NHS. This is 98.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items653
Total Quantity334,308
Total NHS Cost£3,153
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+98.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice653 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+98.3% vs national average
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.