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 Items835
Total Quantity502,326
Total NHS Cost£4,802
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+153.6%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice835 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+153.6% vs national average
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.