Lactulose Prescribing at HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,021
Total Quantity
593.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+210.1%
HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,021 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,475 to the NHS. This is 210.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 593,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,475 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +210.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +210.1% 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.