Lactulose Prescribing at OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
137.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-25.9%
OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2 prescribed 244 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,284 to the NHS. This is 25.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,284 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -25.9% 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.