Lactulose Prescribing at ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
709
Total Quantity
606.9K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+115.4%
ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 709 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,595 to the NHS. This is 115.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 606,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,595 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +115.4% 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.