Lactulose Prescribing at ST PETER'S SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
780
Total Quantity
419.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+136.9%
ST PETER'S SURGERY prescribed 780 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,913 to the NHS. This is 136.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 419,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,913 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +136.9% 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.