Lactulose Prescribing at WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
539
Total Quantity
271.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 539 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,000 to the NHS. This is 63.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,000 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +63.7% 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.