Lactulose Prescribing at WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,636
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+396.9%
WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,636 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,460 to the NHS. This is 396.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,004,485 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,460 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +396.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +396.9% 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.