Lactulose Prescribing at TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
397
Total Quantity
236.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 397 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,188 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,188 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.