Lactulose Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,023
Total Quantity
639.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+210.7%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,023 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,815 to the NHS. This is 210.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,023 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 639,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,815 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +210.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,023 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +210.7% 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.