Lactulose Prescribing at FERNBANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
711
Total Quantity
396.1K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+116%
FERNBANK SURGERY prescribed 711 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,690 to the NHS. This is 116% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 711 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,690 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 711 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +116% 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.