Lactulose Prescribing at WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,194
Total Quantity
639.8K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+262.7%

WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,194 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,967 to the NHS. This is 262.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,194
Total Quantity639,780
Total NHS Cost£5,967
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+262.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,194 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+262.7% vs national average
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.