Lactulose Prescribing at ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
445
Total Quantity
309.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 445 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,892 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,892 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.