Lactulose Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
963
Total Quantity
585.3K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+192.5%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 963 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,648 to the NHS. This is 192.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 585,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,648 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +192.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +192.5% 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.