Lactulose Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
281.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 477 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,689 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,689 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.