Lactulose Prescribing at MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,382
Total Quantity
799.6K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+319.8%
MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,382 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,454 to the NHS. This is 319.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 799,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,454 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +319.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +319.8% 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.