Lactulose Prescribing at STEWART MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
869
Total Quantity
534.9K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+164%
STEWART MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 869 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,005 to the NHS. This is 164% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 534,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,005 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +164% 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.