Lactulose Prescribing at ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
580
Total Quantity
310.2K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+76.2%
ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 580 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,161 to the NHS. This is 76.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,161 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +76.2% 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.