Lactulose Prescribing at THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
454
Total Quantity
197.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+37.9%
THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 454 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,887 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
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 197,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,887 |
| Presentations | 2 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.