Lactulose Prescribing at THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,214
Total Quantity
675.3K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+268.8%

THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,214 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,298 to the NHS. This is 268.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
104

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,214
Total Quantity675,320
Total NHS Cost£6,298
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+268.8%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,214 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+268.8% vs national average
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.