Lactulose Prescribing at OSSETT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
795
Total Quantity
444.0K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+141.5%
OSSETT SURGERY prescribed 795 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,216 to the NHS. This is 141.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 795 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 443,996 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,216 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 795 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +141.5% 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.