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 Items1,045
Total Quantity568,000
Total NHS Cost£5,351
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+217.4%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,045 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+217.4% vs national average
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.