Lactulose Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
608
Total Quantity
380.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+84.7%
NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 608 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,535 to the NHS. This is 84.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,535 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +84.7% 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.