Lactulose Prescribing at HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
565
Total Quantity
315.7K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+71.6%
HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 565 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,939 to the NHS. This is 71.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,939 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.6% 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.