Lactulose Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
836
Total Quantity
503.1K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+153.9%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 836 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,691 to the NHS. This is 153.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 836 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 503,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,691 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 836 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +153.9% 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.