Lactulose Prescribing at THE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
410
Total Quantity
204.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
THE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 410 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,907 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,907 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.