Lactulose Prescribing at HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
284
Total Quantity
132.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-13.7%
HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 284 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,242 to the NHS. This is 13.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,242 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -13.7% 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.