Lactulose Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
409
Total Quantity
260.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+24.2%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 409 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,472 to the NHS. This is 24.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 409 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,472 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 409 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +24.2% 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.