Lactulose Prescribing at NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
349.6K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+65.5%
NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 545 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,496 to the NHS. This is 65.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 349,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,496 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +65.5% 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.