Lactulose Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
707
Total Quantity
446.0K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+114.7%

BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 707 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,160 to the NHS. This is 114.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
69

Prescribing Details

Total Items707
Total Quantity446,010
Total NHS Cost£4,160
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+114.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice707 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+114.7% 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.