Lactulose Prescribing at HATHAWAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
374
Total Quantity
234.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+13.6%
HATHAWAY SURGERY prescribed 374 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,283 to the NHS. This is 13.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 234,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,283 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +13.6% 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.