Lactulose Prescribing at WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
690
Total Quantity
388.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+109.6%
WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 690 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,609 to the NHS. This is 109.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 388,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,609 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +109.6% 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.