Lactulose Prescribing at FIRS HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
638
Total Quantity
376.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+93.8%
FIRS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 638 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,545 to the NHS. This is 93.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 638 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,545 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 638 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +93.8% 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.