Lactulose Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
753
Total Quantity
468.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+128.7%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 753 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,296 to the NHS. This is 128.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,296 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +128.7% 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.