Lactulose Prescribing at WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
749
Total Quantity
387.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+127.5%

WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 749 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,820 to the NHS. This is 127.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items749
Total Quantity387,590
Total NHS Cost£3,820
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+127.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice749 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+127.5% vs national average
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.