Lactulose Prescribing at WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
260.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+48.5%
WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 489 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,431 to the NHS. This is 48.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,431 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +48.5% 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.