Lactulose Prescribing at WINGERWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
341
Total Quantity
181.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+3.6%
WINGERWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 341 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,722 to the NHS. This is 3.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,722 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +3.6% 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.