Lactulose Prescribing at HULL FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,050
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+522.7%
HULL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,050 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,240 to the NHS. This is 522.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,050 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,188,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,240 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +522.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,050 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +522.7% 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.