Lactulose Prescribing at WESTWOOD CLINIC
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
231
Total Quantity
116.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-29.8%
WESTWOOD CLINIC prescribed 231 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 29.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 231 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,161 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 231 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -29.8% 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.