Lactulose Prescribing at HORTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
823
Total Quantity
474.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+150%
HORTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 823 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,456 to the NHS. This is 150% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 823 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 474,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,456 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 823 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +150% 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.