Lactulose Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
373
Total Quantity
188.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+13.3%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 373 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,758 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,758 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +13.3% 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.