Lactulose Prescribing at THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
370
Total Quantity
265.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+12.4%
THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 370 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,448 to the NHS. This is 12.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,448 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +12.4% 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.