Glycerol Prescribing at ALTON STREET SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,493

NHS Cost

£238

vs National Avg

+105.2%

ALTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 72 items of Glycerol over the last 12 months at a cost of £238 to the NHS. This is 105.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Glycerol is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	72
Total Quantity	1,493
Total NHS Cost	£238
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+105.2%

Glycerol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	72 items
National average per practice	35 items
Difference	+105.2% 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.