Lactulose Prescribing at ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,014
Total Quantity
577.0K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+208%
ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,014 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,403 to the NHS. This is 208% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 576,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,403 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +208% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +208% 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.