Lactulose Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
840
Total Quantity
502.8K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+155.1%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 840 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,701 to the NHS. This is 155.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 502,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,701 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +155.1% 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.