Lactulose Prescribing at ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
302
Total Quantity
215.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-8.3%
ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 302 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,278 to the NHS. This is 8.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,278 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -8.3% 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.