Lactulose Prescribing at ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
557
Total Quantity
360.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+69.2%
ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE prescribed 557 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,350 to the NHS. This is 69.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,350 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +69.2% 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.