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 Items | 617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 368,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,457 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +87.4% 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.