Lactulose Prescribing at NEWBOLD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
869
Total Quantity
513.1K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+164%
NEWBOLD SURGERY prescribed 869 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,776 to the NHS. This is 164% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 513,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,776 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +164% 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.