Lactulose Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,042
Total Quantity
572.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+216.5%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,042 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,298 to the NHS. This is 216.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,042 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 572,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,298 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,042 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +216.5% 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.