Lactulose Prescribing at GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
577
Total Quantity
330.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 577 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,088 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 330,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,088 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +75.3% 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.