Lactulose Prescribing at THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
307
Total Quantity
203.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-6.7%
THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 307 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 6.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 203,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,880 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -6.7% 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.