Lactulose Prescribing at NEWHOLME SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
369
Total Quantity
175.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+12.1%
NEWHOLME SURGERY prescribed 369 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,657 to the NHS. This is 12.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,657 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +12.1% 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.