Lactulose Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
741
Total Quantity
454.5K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+125.1%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 741 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,162 to the NHS. This is 125.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 454,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,162 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +125.1% 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.