Lactulose Prescribing at HAZELDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,223
Total Quantity
757.4K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+271.5%
HAZELDENE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,223 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,214 to the NHS. This is 271.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 757,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,214 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +271.5% 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.