Lactulose Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
737
Total Quantity
439.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+123.9%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 737 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,138 to the NHS. This is 123.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 439,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,138 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +123.9% 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.