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 Items | 572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,909 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +73.7% 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.