Lactulose Prescribing at SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
241.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 401 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,263 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,263 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.