Lactulose Prescribing at WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
362.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+86.5%
WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 614 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,400 to the NHS. This is 86.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,400 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +86.5% 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.