Lactulose Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
133
Total Quantity
67.0K
NHS Cost
£647
vs National Avg
-59.6%

VILLAGE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP prescribed 133 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £647 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items133
Total Quantity67,000
Total NHS Cost£647
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-59.6%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice133 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-59.6% 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.