Lactulose Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
858
Total Quantity
548.3K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+160.6%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 858 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,249 to the NHS. This is 160.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 858 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 548,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,249 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 858 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +160.6% 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.