Lactulose Prescribing at WOOLTON HOUSE MEDICAL CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
655
Total Quantity
357.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+99%
WOOLTON HOUSE MEDICAL CTR prescribed 655 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,532 to the NHS. This is 99% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,532 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +99% 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.