Lactulose Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
788
Total Quantity
554.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+139.4%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 788 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,148 to the NHS. This is 139.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 554,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,148 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +139.4% 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.