Lactulose Prescribing at STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
236.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+39.1%
STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 458 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,166 to the NHS. This is 39.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,166 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +39.1% 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.