Lactulose Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
354
Total Quantity
225.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 354 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,184 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,184 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.