Lactulose Prescribing at PWE PENDLE VALLEY MILL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
866
Total Quantity
455.8K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+163%
PWE PENDLE VALLEY MILL prescribed 866 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,239 to the NHS. This is 163% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 866 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 455,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,239 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 866 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +163% 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.