Lactulose Prescribing at THE FORUM HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
944
Total Quantity
441.0K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+186.7%
THE FORUM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 944 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,136 to the NHS. This is 186.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,136 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +186.7% 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.