Lactulose Prescribing at CLOSE FARM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
202
Total Quantity
109.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-38.6%
CLOSE FARM SURGERY prescribed 202 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,055 to the NHS. This is 38.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,055 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -38.6% 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.