Lactulose Prescribing at HAMD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
511
Total Quantity
203.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+55.2%
HAMD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 511 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,953 to the NHS. This is 55.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 203,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,953 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +55.2% 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.