Lactulose Prescribing at THE OM MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
245
Total Quantity
145.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-25.6%
THE OM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 245 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,404 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,404 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -25.6% 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.