Lactulose Prescribing at FOUNTAIN PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
381
Total Quantity
185.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
FOUNTAIN PRACTICE prescribed 381 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,735 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,735 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.