Lactulose Prescribing at NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
728
Total Quantity
389.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+121.1%
NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE prescribed 728 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,650 to the NHS. This is 121.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 389,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,650 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +121.1% 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.