Lactulose Prescribing at BELLE VALE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
871
Total Quantity
436.1K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+164.6%
BELLE VALE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 871 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,084 to the NHS. This is 164.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 871 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 436,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,084 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 871 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +164.6% 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.