Lactulose Prescribing at FIRTH PARK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
897
Total Quantity
588.5K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+172.5%
FIRTH PARK SURGERY prescribed 897 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,558 to the NHS. This is 172.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 897 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,558 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 897 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +172.5% 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.