Lactulose Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
998
Total Quantity
578.1K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+203.1%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 998 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,599 to the NHS. This is 203.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 998 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 578,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,599 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 998 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +203.1% 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.