Lactulose Prescribing at THORNABY & BARWICK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
772
Total Quantity
471.8K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+134.5%
THORNABY & BARWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 772 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,460 to the NHS. This is 134.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 772 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 471,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,460 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 772 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +134.5% 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.