Lactulose Prescribing at SIDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
615
Total Quantity
346.3K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+86.8%
SIDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 615 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,212 to the NHS. This is 86.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 346,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,212 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +86.8% 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.