Lactulose Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
788
Total Quantity
441.8K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+139.4%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 788 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,154 to the NHS. This is 139.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 441,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,154 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +139.4% 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.