Lactulose Prescribing at NEWGATE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,428
Total Quantity
758.0K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+333.8%
NEWGATE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,428 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,084 to the NHS. This is 333.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 757,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,084 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +333.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +333.8% 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.