Lactulose Prescribing at ST ANDREWS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
568
Total Quantity
288.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+72.5%
ST ANDREWS SURGERY prescribed 568 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,731 to the NHS. This is 72.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,998 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,731 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +72.5% 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.