Lactulose Prescribing at ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
190
Total Quantity
120.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-42.3%

ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 190 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,025 to the NHS. This is 42.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items190
Total Quantity120,600
Total NHS Cost£1,025
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-42.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice190 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-42.3% vs national average
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.