Lactulose Prescribing at HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
755
Total Quantity
480.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+129.3%
HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 755 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,435 to the NHS. This is 129.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
2
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 480,773 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,435 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +129.3% 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.