Lactulose Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE2
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
287
Total Quantity
118.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE2 prescribed 287 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,108 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,108 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.