Lactulose Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
732
Total Quantity
371.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+122.3%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 732 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,500 to the NHS. This is 122.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 371,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,500 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +122.3% 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.