Lactulose Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,682
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+410.9%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY prescribed 1,682 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,309 to the NHS. This is 410.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,682 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,001,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,309 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +410.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,682 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +410.9% 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.