Lactulose Prescribing at NORTHGATE VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
191.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+21.5%
NORTHGATE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 400 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,784 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 191,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,784 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.5% 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.