Lactulose Prescribing at STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
255.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+39.7%
STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 460 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,406 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,406 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +39.7% 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.