Lactulose Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
724
Total Quantity
449.2K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+119.9%
ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 724 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,174 to the NHS. This is 119.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 449,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,174 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +119.9% 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.