Lactulose Prescribing at WELBECK ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
742
Total Quantity
412.5K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+125.4%
WELBECK ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 742 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,689 to the NHS. This is 125.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 412,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,689 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +125.4% 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.