Lactulose Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
353.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+92.6%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 634 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,287 to the NHS. This is 92.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,287 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +92.6% 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.