Lactulose Prescribing at HORNSPIT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
250.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
HORNSPIT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 512 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,369 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,369 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +55.5% 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.