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 Items1,545
Total Quantity753,145
Total NHS Cost£7,259
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+369.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,545 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+369.3% vs national average
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.