Lactulose Prescribing at WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
678
Total Quantity
331.3K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+105.9%
WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 678 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,213 to the NHS. This is 105.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 331,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,213 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +105.9% 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.