Lactulose Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
748
Total Quantity
431.0K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+127.2%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 748 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,988 to the NHS. This is 127.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,988 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +127.2% 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.