Lactulose Prescribing at HAWTHORN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,780
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+744.4%

HAWTHORN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,780 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,015 to the NHS. This is 744.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
224

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,780
Total Quantity1,521,050
Total NHS Cost£14,015
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+744.4%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,780 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+744.4% 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.