Lactulose Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
586
Total Quantity
334.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+78%
VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 586 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,133 to the NHS. This is 78% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 586 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 334,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,133 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 586 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +78% 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.