Lactulose Prescribing at FARNHAM ROAD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,363
Total Quantity
752.8K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+314%
FARNHAM ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,363 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,125 to the NHS. This is 314% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 752,826 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,125 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +314% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +314% 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.