Lactulose Prescribing at HILLFOOT HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
254.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+48.8%
HILLFOOT HEALTH prescribed 490 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,382 to the NHS. This is 48.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,382 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +48.8% vs national average |
Explore More
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.