Lactulose Prescribing at ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
361.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+87.1%
ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 616 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,364 to the NHS. This is 87.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,364 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +87.1% 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.