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 Items | 707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 446,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,160 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +114.7% 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.