Lactulose Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,232
Total Quantity
638.4K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+274.2%
ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 1,232 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,242 to the NHS. This is 274.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,232 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 638,356 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,242 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,232 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +274.2% 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.