Lactulose Prescribing at WOODLEA HOUSE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
363
Total Quantity
197.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+10.3%

WOODLEA HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 363 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,832 to the NHS. This is 10.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27

Prescribing Details

Total Items363
Total Quantity197,200
Total NHS Cost£1,832
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+10.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice363 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+10.3% 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.