Lactulose Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
899
Total Quantity
637.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+173.1%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 899 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,927 to the NHS. This is 173.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 636,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,927 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +173.1% 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.