Lactulose Prescribing at WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
939
Total Quantity
558.0K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+185.2%
WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 939 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,325 to the NHS. This is 185.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 939 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 557,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,325 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 939 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +185.2% 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.