Lactulose Prescribing at OAKFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
271
Total Quantity
160.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-17.7%
OAKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 271 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,425 to the NHS. This is 17.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 271 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 160,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,425 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 271 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -17.7% 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.