Lactulose Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
818
Total Quantity
488.7K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+148.5%
WELLINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 818 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,559 to the NHS. This is 148.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 488,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,559 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +148.5% 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.