Lactulose Prescribing at WIDCOMBE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
168
Total Quantity
117.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-49%
WIDCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 168 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,092 to the NHS. This is 49% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,092 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -49% 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.