Lactulose Prescribing at ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,045
Total Quantity
568.0K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+217.4%
ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,045 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,351 to the NHS. This is 217.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 568,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,351 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +217.4% 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.