Lactulose Prescribing at HINGHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
688
Total Quantity
473.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+109%
HINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 688 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,206 to the NHS. This is 109% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,206 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +109% 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.