Lactulose Prescribing at REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
309.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+63.1%
REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 537 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,895 to the NHS. This is 63.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,895 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +63.1% 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.