Lactulose Prescribing at OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
393
Total Quantity
180.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+19.4%
OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 393 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,849 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,849 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +19.4% 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.