Lactulose Prescribing at WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
692
Total Quantity
448.6K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+110.2%
WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 692 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,074 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 692 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 448,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,074 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 692 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.