Lactulose Prescribing at ST. PETERS HILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
861
Total Quantity
394.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+161.5%
ST. PETERS HILL SURGERY prescribed 861 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,837 to the NHS. This is 161.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,351 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,837 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +161.5% 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.