Lactulose Prescribing at WEST MOORS VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
314.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
WEST MOORS VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 571 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,917 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,917 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.