Lactulose Prescribing at WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,273
Total Quantity
688.6K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+286.7%
WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,273 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,412 to the NHS. This is 286.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 688,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,412 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +286.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +286.7% 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.