Lactulose Prescribing at VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
835
Total Quantity
502.3K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+153.6%
VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 835 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,802 to the NHS. This is 153.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 502,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,802 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +153.6% 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.