Lactulose Prescribing at JAMES O'RIORDAN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
249
Total Quantity
107.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-24.4%
JAMES O'RIORDAN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 249 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,031 to the NHS. This is 24.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,031 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -24.4% 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.