Lactulose Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
268.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+61.3%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 531 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,545 to the NHS. This is 61.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,036 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,545 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +61.3% 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.