Lactulose Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
145
Total Quantity
118.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-56%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 145 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,085 to the NHS. This is 56% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,085 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -56% 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.