Lactulose Prescribing at WOLSTANTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
563
Total Quantity
361.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+71%
WOLSTANTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 563 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,360 to the NHS. This is 71% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 361,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,360 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71% 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.