Lactulose Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
600
Total Quantity
387.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+82.2%
OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 600 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,388 to the NHS. This is 82.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 387,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,388 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +82.2% 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.