Lactulose Prescribing at WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,495
Total Quantity
895.4K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+354.1%
WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,495 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,696 to the NHS. This is 354.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 895,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,696 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +354.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +354.1% 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.