Lactulose Prescribing at WINTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
510.4K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+165.2%
WINTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 873 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,591 to the NHS. This is 165.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,591 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +165.2% 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.