Lactulose Prescribing at WILLOW BANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
771
Total Quantity
365.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+134.2%
WILLOW BANK SURGERY prescribed 771 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,395 to the NHS. This is 134.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,395 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +134.2% 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.