Lactulose Prescribing at HAWKINGE AND ELHAM
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
303.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+63.1%
HAWKINGE AND ELHAM prescribed 537 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,867 to the NHS. This is 63.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,867 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +63.1% 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.