Lactulose Prescribing at ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
330.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+71.9%
ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 566 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,190 to the NHS. This is 71.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 330,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,190 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.9% 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.