Lactulose Prescribing at WHITEWATER HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
526
Total Quantity
320.6K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+59.8%
WHITEWATER HEALTH prescribed 526 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,290 to the NHS. This is 59.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,290 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +59.8% 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.