Lactulose Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
753.1K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+369.3%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,545 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,259 to the NHS. This is 369.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 753,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,259 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +369.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +369.3% 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.