Lactulose Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
84.5K
NHS Cost
£788
vs National Avg
-39.3%
BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 200 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £788 to the NHS. This is 39.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £788 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -39.3% 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.