Lactulose Prescribing at DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
617
Total Quantity
368.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+87.4%

DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 617 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,457 to the NHS. This is 87.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items617
Total Quantity368,180
Total NHS Cost£3,457
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+87.4%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice617 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+87.4% vs national average
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.