Lactulose Prescribing at THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
494.1K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+143.9%
THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE prescribed 803 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,622 to the NHS. This is 143.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 494,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,622 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +143.9% 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.