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 Items577
Total Quantity397,850
Total NHS Cost£3,712
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+75.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice577 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+75.3% vs national average
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.