Lactulose Prescribing at HORIZON HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
665
Total Quantity
357.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+102%
HORIZON HEALTHCARE prescribed 665 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,590 to the NHS. This is 102% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 665 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,590 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 665 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +102% 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.