Lactulose Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,141
Total Quantity
675.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+246.6%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,141 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,248 to the NHS. This is 246.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 675,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,248 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +246.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +246.6% 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.