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 Items | 2,780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,521,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,015 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +744.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +744.4% 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.