Lactulose Prescribing at VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,064
Total Quantity
500.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+223.2%
VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,064 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,777 to the NHS. This is 223.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 500,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,777 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +223.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +223.2% 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.