Lactulose Prescribing at STEPHENSON PARK HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
349.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+67.7%
STEPHENSON PARK HEALTH GROUP prescribed 552 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,229 to the NHS. This is 67.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 349,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,229 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +67.7% 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.