Lactulose Prescribing at WILLOWS HEALTH

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,871
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+468.3%

WILLOWS HEALTH prescribed 1,871 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,354 to the NHS. This is 468.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
169

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,871
Total Quantity1,087,300
Total NHS Cost£10,354
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+468.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,871 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+468.3% vs national average
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.