Lactulose Prescribing at WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
212.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+9.3%
WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 360 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,962 to the NHS. This is 9.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,962 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +9.3% 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.