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 Items | 423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,376 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,687 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +28.5% 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.