Lactulose Prescribing at THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
231.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+51.9%
THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE prescribed 500 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,258 to the NHS. This is 51.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 231,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,258 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +51.9% 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.