Lactulose Prescribing at ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
600
Total Quantity
363.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+82.2%
ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY prescribed 600 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,392 to the NHS. This is 82.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,392 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +82.2% 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.