Lactulose Prescribing at ST. JAMES' HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
637
Total Quantity
322.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+93.5%
ST. JAMES' HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 637 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,201 to the NHS. This is 93.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 322,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,201 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +93.5% 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.