Lactulose Prescribing at THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
575
Total Quantity
315.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+74.7%
THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP prescribed 575 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,732 to the NHS. This is 74.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,732 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +74.7% 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.