Lactulose Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
530
Total Quantity
259.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+61%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 530 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,440 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,440 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +61% 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.