Lactulose Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,060
Total Quantity
637.5K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+222%
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 1,060 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,920 to the NHS. This is 222% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 637,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,920 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +222% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +222% 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.