Lactulose Prescribing at ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,008
Total Quantity
665.8K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+206.2%
ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,008 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,196 to the NHS. This is 206.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 665,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,196 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,008 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +206.2% 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.