Lactulose Prescribing at OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
291.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+65.8%
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 546 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,822 to the NHS. This is 65.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,822 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +65.8% 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.