Lactulose Prescribing at WOKINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
844
Total Quantity
482.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+156.4%
WOKINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 844 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,568 to the NHS. This is 156.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 482,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,568 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +156.4% 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.