Lactulose Prescribing at NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
128.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-23.8%
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 251 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,257 to the NHS. This is 23.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,257 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -23.8% 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.