Lactulose Prescribing at FAIRFIELD PMS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
542
Total Quantity
300.5K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+64.6%
FAIRFIELD PMS prescribed 542 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,774 to the NHS. This is 64.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,774 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +64.6% 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.