Lactulose Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
471
Total Quantity
293.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+43.1%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 471 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,743 to the NHS. This is 43.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,743 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +43.1% 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.