Lactulose Prescribing at SELSEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
475.8K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+158.2%
SELSEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 850 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,491 to the NHS. This is 158.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 475,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,491 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +158.2% 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.