Lactulose Prescribing at OAKS HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
677
Total Quantity
417.6K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+105.6%
OAKS HEALTHCARE prescribed 677 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,393 to the NHS. This is 105.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 417,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,393 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +105.6% 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.