Lactulose Prescribing at ST. GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
504
Total Quantity
256.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+53.1%
ST. GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 504 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,385 to the NHS. This is 53.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 256,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,385 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +53.1% 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.