Lactulose Prescribing at TESTVALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
513
Total Quantity
288.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+55.8%
TESTVALE SURGERY prescribed 513 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,685 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 288,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,685 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +55.8% 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.