Lactulose Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
284.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+50.4%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 495 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,690 to the NHS. This is 50.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,690 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +50.4% 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.