Lactulose Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
587
Total Quantity
417.2K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+78.3%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 587 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,898 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 587 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 417,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,898 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 587 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +78.3% 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.