Lactulose Prescribing at THE HAMILTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
519
Total Quantity
297.7K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+57.6%
THE HAMILTON PRACTICE prescribed 519 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,933 to the NHS. This is 57.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 297,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,933 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.6% 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.