Lactulose Prescribing at ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
572
Total Quantity
318.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+73.7%

ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 572 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,909 to the NHS. This is 73.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items572
Total Quantity318,200
Total NHS Cost£2,909
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+73.7%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice572 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+73.7% 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.