Lactulose Prescribing at STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
506
Total Quantity
259.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+53.7%
STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 506 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,664 to the NHS. This is 53.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,664 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +53.7% 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.