Lactulose Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
541
Total Quantity
301.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+64.3%
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 541 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,841 to the NHS. This is 64.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,841 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +64.3% 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.