Lactulose Prescribing at STROUD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
230.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+46.4%
STROUD PRACTICE prescribed 482 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,211 to the NHS. This is 46.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,211 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +46.4% 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.