Lactulose Prescribing at WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
253.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+51.6%
WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 499 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,386 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 253,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,386 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +51.6% 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.