Lactulose Prescribing at HORIZON HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
862
Total Quantity
529.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+161.8%
HORIZON HEALTHCARE prescribed 862 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,074 to the NHS. This is 161.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 862 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 529,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,074 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 862 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +161.8% 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.