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 Items | 1,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 583,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,626 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +221.7% 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.