Lactulose Prescribing at ORRELL PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
292
Total Quantity
204.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-11.3%
ORRELL PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 292 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,889 to the NHS. This is 11.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,889 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -11.3% 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.