Lactulose Prescribing at WERRINGTON VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
584
Total Quantity
268.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+77.4%
WERRINGTON VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 584 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,077 to the NHS. This is 77.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,077 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +77.4% 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.