Lactulose Prescribing at FARROW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
630
Total Quantity
363.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+91.4%
FARROW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 630 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,459 to the NHS. This is 91.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,459 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +91.4% 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.