Lactulose Prescribing at ORMSKIRK HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
454
Total Quantity
247.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+37.9%
ORMSKIRK HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 454 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,283 to the NHS. This is 37.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,283 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 454 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +37.9% 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.