Lactulose Prescribing at NEWPORT PAGNELL MED.CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
810
Total Quantity
504.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+146%
NEWPORT PAGNELL MED.CTR. prescribed 810 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,698 to the NHS. This is 146% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,698 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +146% 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.