Lactulose Prescribing at FERN HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
536
Total Quantity
313.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+62.8%
FERN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 536 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 62.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 313,435 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,981 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +62.8% 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.