Lactulose Prescribing at ST PAUL'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
254.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
ST PAUL'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 512 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,390 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,390 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +55.5% 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.