Lactulose Prescribing at HAZELWOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,015
Total Quantity
611.8K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+208.3%
HAZELWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,015 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,641 to the NHS. This is 208.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,015 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 611,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,641 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +208.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,015 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +208.3% 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.