Lactulose Prescribing at WOODBANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
281.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+46.4%
WOODBANK SURGERY prescribed 482 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,583 to the NHS. This is 46.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,583 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +46.4% 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.