Lactulose Prescribing at THE OAKWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
225
Total Quantity
130.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-31.7%
THE OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 225 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,265 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,265 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -31.7% 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.