Lactulose Prescribing at HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
276.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+28.5%

HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 423 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,687 to the NHS. This is 28.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items423
Total Quantity276,376
Total NHS Cost£2,687
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+28.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice423 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+28.5% vs national average
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.