Lactulose Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
379
Total Quantity
263.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+15.1%
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 379 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,582 to the NHS. This is 15.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 263,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,582 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +15.1% 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.