Lactulose Prescribing at DUDDON VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
173
Total Quantity
104.1K
NHS Cost
£904
vs National Avg
-47.5%
DUDDON VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 173 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £904 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £904 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -47.5% 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.