Lactulose Prescribing at JAMES STREET FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,304
Total Quantity
725.8K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+296.1%

JAMES STREET FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,304 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,958 to the NHS. This is 296.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,304
Total Quantity725,844
Total NHS Cost£6,958
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+296.1%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,304 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+296.1% vs national average
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.