Lactulose Prescribing at BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
633
Total Quantity
358.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+92.3%
BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 633 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,336 to the NHS. This is 92.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,336 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +92.3% 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.