Lactulose Prescribing at HAWTHORNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
119
Total Quantity
81.1K
NHS Cost
£776
vs National Avg
-63.9%
HAWTHORNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 119 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £776 to the NHS. This is 63.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £776 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -63.9% 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.