Lactulose Prescribing at OAK TREE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
734
Total Quantity
418.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+123%
OAK TREE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 734 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,153 to the NHS. This is 123% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 734 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 418,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,153 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 734 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +123% vs national average |
Explore More
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.