Lactulose Prescribing at WOODCHURCH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
746
Total Quantity
397.1K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+126.6%
WOODCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 746 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,222 to the NHS. This is 126.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 746 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,222 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 746 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +126.6% 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.