Lactulose Prescribing at HAMBLE VALLEY HEALTH

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

973

Total Quantity

367.4K

NHS Cost

£3.5K

vs National Avg

+195.5%

HAMBLE VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 973 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,548 to the NHS. This is 195.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

132

Prescribing Details

Total Items	973
Total Quantity	367,380
Total NHS Cost	£3,548
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+195.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	973 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	+195.5% 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.