Lactulose Prescribing at FAIRLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
295.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+34.3%
FAIRLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 442 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,717 to the NHS. This is 34.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,717 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +34.3% 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.