Lactulose Prescribing at WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
723
Total Quantity
401.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+119.6%
WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 723 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,760 to the NHS. This is 119.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 401,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,760 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +119.6% 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.