Lactulose Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
425
Total Quantity
216.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+29.1%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 425 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,080 to the NHS. This is 29.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 425 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,080 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 425 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +29.1% 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.