Lactulose Prescribing at HOPE FARM MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,065
Total Quantity
680.3K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+223.5%
HOPE FARM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,065 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,418 to the NHS. This is 223.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,065 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 680,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,418 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +223.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,065 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +223.5% 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.