Lactulose Prescribing at HORFIELD HC
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
173.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-19.5%
HORFIELD HC prescribed 265 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,608 to the NHS. This is 19.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 173,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,608 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -19.5% 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.