Lactulose Prescribing at FORGE HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,103
Total Quantity
697.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+235%
FORGE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,103 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,485 to the NHS. This is 235% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 697,674 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,485 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +235% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +235% 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.