Lactulose Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
306.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+39.7%
NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 460 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,858 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,858 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +39.7% 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.