Lactulose Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
997
Total Quantity
524.2K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+202.8%
STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 997 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,921 to the NHS. This is 202.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 524,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,921 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +202.8% 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.