Lactulose Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,566
Total Quantity
805.3K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+375.7%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,566 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,630 to the NHS. This is 375.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 805,308 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,630 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +375.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +375.7% 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.