Lactulose Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
532
Total Quantity
342.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+61.6%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 532 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,188 to the NHS. This is 61.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 532 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,188 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 532 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +61.6% 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.