Lactulose Prescribing at CHERRY TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
733
Total Quantity
407.3K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+122.6%
CHERRY TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 733 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,835 to the NHS. This is 122.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 733 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 407,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,835 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 733 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +122.6% 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.