Lactulose Prescribing at WOODCOTE MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
745
Total Quantity
477.6K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+126.3%
WOODCOTE MEDICAL prescribed 745 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,450 to the NHS. This is 126.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 477,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,450 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +126.3% 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.