Lactulose Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
895
Total Quantity
540.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+171.9%
WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 895 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,105 to the NHS. This is 171.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 540,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,105 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +171.9% 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.