Lactulose Prescribing at WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
539
Total Quantity
278.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 539 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,733 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
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 278,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,733 |
| 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.