Lactulose Prescribing at THE HEDGES MEDICAL CENTRE (SA BAILEY)
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
577
Total Quantity
397.9K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
THE HEDGES MEDICAL CENTRE (SA BAILEY) prescribed 577 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,712 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,712 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +75.3% 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.