Lactulose Prescribing at HILL TOP MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
329.2K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+71.9%
HILL TOP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 566 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,219 to the NHS. This is 71.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,219 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +71.9% 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.