Lactulose Prescribing at ST. LUKE'S SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
141
Total Quantity
119.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-57.2%
ST. LUKE'S SURGERY prescribed 141 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,099 to the NHS. This is 57.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,099 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -57.2% 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.