Lactulose Prescribing at WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,059
Total Quantity
583.5K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+221.7%

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,059 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,626 to the NHS. This is 221.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,059
Total Quantity583,450
Total NHS Cost£5,626
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+221.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,059 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+221.7% 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.