Lactulose Prescribing at OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
751
Total Quantity
437.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+128.1%
OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 751 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,070 to the NHS. This is 128.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 437,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,070 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +128.1% 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.