Lactulose Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
372
Total Quantity
211.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+13%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 372 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,971 to the NHS. This is 13% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,971 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +13% 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.