Lactulose Prescribing at STAFFA HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,185
Total Quantity
663.4K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+259.9%
STAFFA HEALTH prescribed 1,185 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,223 to the NHS. This is 259.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 663,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,223 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +259.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +259.9% 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.