Lactulose Prescribing at VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
292.2K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 494 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,716 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 292,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,716 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.