Lactulose Prescribing at OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
475
Total Quantity
244.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+44.3%
OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 475 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,304 to the NHS. This is 44.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,304 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +44.3% 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.