Lactulose Prescribing at WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
253.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 494 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,411 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,411 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.