Lactulose Prescribing at DEDDINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
440
Total Quantity
282.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+33.6%
DEDDINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 440 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,484 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,484 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +33.6% 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.