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 Items | 1,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 639,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,967 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +262.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +262.7% 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.