Lactulose Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
573
Total Quantity
286.7K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+74%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 573 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,707 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,707 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.