Lactulose Prescribing at OAKLEAF
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
426
Total Quantity
180.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+29.4%
OAKLEAF prescribed 426 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,949 to the NHS. This is 29.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,949 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +29.4% 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.