Lactulose Prescribing at HARTSHILL HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
472
Total Quantity
249.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+43.4%
HARTSHILL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 472 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,317 to the NHS. This is 43.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,317 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +43.4% 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.