Lactulose Prescribing at OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
229.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 518 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,194 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 229,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,194 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.