Lactulose Prescribing at ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
430
Total Quantity
216.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 430 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,010 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 430 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,010 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 430 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.