Lactulose Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,114
Total Quantity
665.2K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+238.4%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,114 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,255 to the NHS. This is 238.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,114 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 665,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,255 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +238.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,114 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +238.4% 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.