Lactulose Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
670
Total Quantity
386.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+103.5%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 670 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,599 to the NHS. This is 103.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 386,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,599 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +103.5% 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.