Lactulose Prescribing at THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
281.6K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+65.5%
THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 545 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,628 to the NHS. This is 65.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,628 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +65.5% vs national average |
Explore More
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.