Lactulose Prescribing at ST MARY'S SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
300.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+67.4%
ST MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 551 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,740 to the NHS. This is 67.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,740 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +67.4% 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.