Lactulose Prescribing at FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
253
Total Quantity
161.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-23.2%
FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 253 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,497 to the NHS. This is 23.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,497 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -23.2% 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.