Lactulose Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
282.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+38.8%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 457 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,609 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,609 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +38.8% 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.