Lactulose Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
373
Total Quantity
166.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+13.3%
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 373 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,655 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,655 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +13.3% 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.