Lactulose Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
298.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 518 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,757 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 298,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,757 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.