Lactulose Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
194.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+2.4%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 337 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,793 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 194,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,793 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +2.4% 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.