Lactulose Prescribing at WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
701.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+286.4%

WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,272 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,523 to the NHS. This is 286.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,272
Total Quantity701,748
Total NHS Cost£6,523
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+286.4%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,272 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+286.4% vs national average
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.