Lactulose Prescribing at FAIRFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
306
Total Quantity
183.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-7.1%
FAIRFIELD SURGERY prescribed 306 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,639 to the NHS. This is 7.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 183,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,639 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -7.1% 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.