Lactulose Prescribing at ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
466
Total Quantity
291.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+41.5%
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 466 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,724 to the NHS. This is 41.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 466 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,724 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 466 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +41.5% 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.