Lactulose Prescribing at FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,437
Total Quantity
880.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+336.5%
FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,437 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,430 to the NHS. This is 336.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 880,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,430 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +336.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +336.5% 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.