Lactulose Prescribing at THE FRYERN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
314.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+45.8%
THE FRYERN SURGERY prescribed 480 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,937 to the NHS. This is 45.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,937 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +45.8% 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.