Lactulose Prescribing at ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
501
Total Quantity
245.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+52.2%
ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 501 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,303 to the NHS. This is 52.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,303 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +52.2% 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.