Lactulose Prescribing at WEST TOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
328
Total Quantity
198.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-0.4%
WEST TOWN SURGERY prescribed 328 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,835 to the NHS. This is 0.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,835 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -0.4% 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.