Lactulose Prescribing at WEM AND PREES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
424
Total Quantity
220.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+28.8%
WEM AND PREES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 424 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,959 to the NHS. This is 28.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 220,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,959 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +28.8% 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.